Madhya Pradesh School Children Receive Steel Plates for Midday Meals Following NDTV Investigation

Nov 09, 2025 12:42 am CST

Following an NDTV report exposing students at Hullpur Government School in Sheopur being served midday meals on waste paper, district authorities took swift action to provide proper steel plates. The investigation prompted reactions from opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and resulted in administrative measures including suspension of the school in-charge and cancellation of the self-help group's contract. This case highlights ongoing challenges in India's midday meal scheme implementation and accountability systems.